Bernard Fowler facts for kids
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Bernard Fowler
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Bernard Fowler publicity photo, 2019
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| Birth name | R. Bernard Fowler |
| Born | January 2, 1960 New York City, United States |
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| Years active | 1974-present |
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| Associated acts | The Rolling Stones, Peech Boys, Herbie Hancock, Bootsy Collins, Tackhead, Charlie Watts, Mick Jagger, Waddy Wachtel, Little Axe, The Pussycat Dolls |
Bernard Fowler, born on January 2, 1960, is an American musician. He is best known for his long work with the famous band The Rolling Stones. He has been singing backing vocals for them since 1989. Bernard has also sung on many solo albums by members of The Rolling Stones. He has released his own solo albums too. Bernard often sings for other musicians and joins them on tours. He has worked with bands like Tackhead and Bad Dog.
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Bernard Fowler's Musical Journey
Bernard Fowler started his music career in the 1970s. His first recordings were with a group called The Total Eclipse in 1975. In the early 1980s, he was part of a New York City group called The Peech Boys. They had popular dance songs like "Don't Make Me Wait".
Bernard also sang on albums for other artists. He worked with Herbie Hancock on his electro-funk albums Future Shock and Sound-System. He also sang on a song written by Philip Glass and Paul Simon. Bernard was the main singer for the group Tackhead for several years. He has also appeared on albums by Herb Alpert and Michael Hutchence.
Working with The Rolling Stones
In 1985, Bernard Fowler was asked to sing backing vocals for Mick Jagger's first solo album. This was the start of a long friendship and work relationship. He has worked with all the current members of The Rolling Stones. Bernard has sung on solo albums by Charlie Watts, Keith Richards, and Ron Wood.
After working on their solo projects, Bernard joined The Rolling Stones for their Steel Wheels world tour in 1989. Mick Jagger chose Bernard because he had a wide vocal range. He also had many musical influences and a lot of energy. Bernard has been a regular backing singer on all of The Rolling Stones' tours since then. He has also sung on three of Charlie Watts' jazz albums.
Songwriting and Solo Projects
Bernard Fowler has also helped other artists write songs. He has worked with Ron Wood on songs for his solo albums. Bernard and Ron have written several songs together.
In 2006, Bernard released his first solo album called Friends with Privileges. This album was his first full solo project. Many famous musicians helped him with it. These included Ron Wood, Darryl Jones, and Lisa Fischer from The Rolling Stones. Other artists like Waddy Wachtel, members of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Robert Plant also worked on the album.
Bernard's newest solo project is called The Bura, released in 2015. He continues to create new music and perform.
Discography Highlights
Bernard Fowler has contributed to many albums throughout his career. Here are some of his solo albums and notable collaborations:
Solo Albums
- (2006) Friends With Privileges
- (2015) The Bura
- (2019) Inside Out
Key Collaborations
- (1982) Don't Make Me Wait (Peech Boys)
- (1983) Future Shock (Herbie Hancock)
- (1985) She's the Boss (Mick Jagger)
- (1989) Steel Wheels (The Rolling Stones)
- (1990) Strange Things (Tackhead)
- (1992) Main Offender (Keith Richards)
- (1994) Voodoo Lounge (The Rolling Stones)
- (1997) Bridges to Babylon (The Rolling Stones)
- (2005) A Bigger Bang (The Rolling Stones)
- (2008) Along Came a Spider (Alice Cooper)
- (2015) Crosseyed Heart (Keith Richards)
See also
In Spanish: Bernard Fowler para niños
- Rock 'n' Roll Guns for Hire: The Story of the Sidemen
